Chapter 67

Dozens of powerful figures were floating in mid-air. Some had come by riding their swords, while others had flown over using the magical robes they wore. These powerful figures were all high-ranking officials of the Jialan Academy.

Including the vice-deans of the four major divisions, even the deans of the four major divisions, and the two vice-presidents had also arrived.

"What exactly happened?" Gongyang Ming said with a solemn voice.

Vice-President Wang Lin looked at an old man with a tall and robust figure and asked, "Old Sun, what do you think?"

This old man was Sun Tiantu, the dean of the Changhe Division, and he was also the only spirit array master in the Changhe Division.

In the Zhenwu Kingdom, there were only three spirit array masters who had reached the high-level spirit array master stage, and Sun Tiantu was one of them.

Even the royal family of the Zhenwu Kingdom treated him with great respect. Many people wanted to learn the art of spirit arrays from Sun Tiantu, but he had always refused.

"There is a trace of an array here, but the person who set it up clearly doesn't understand how to properly arrange arrays. It's like a clumsy imitation, and it hasn't truly formed an array. However, it seems that the person wasn't trying to set up a large array but to bury something here. Although the large array wasn't successfully set up, it was enough for its purpose. Look, the West Mountain area, which was originally filled with yin-sha qi, has now become extremely thin."

"Do you mean someone used some method to completely absorb all the yin-sha qi from this place?" Vice-President Bai Changfeng said with a dark expression.

Dean Dongfang Ya of the Ziguang Division said, "Could it be that someone from the demonic path has infiltrated our sect's West Mountain? Only those from the demonic path would absorb such yin-sha qi. These demonic scoundrels are truly bold to dare to scheme against the burial grounds of our ancestors. Fortunately, the ancestors' tombs have not been desecrated."

"The most urgent task now is to patrol the West Mountain to prevent the demonic people from targeting the tombs of our sages. At the same time, we need to increase patrols in Jialan City to see if we can find the demonic scoundrels. If we find them, we must kill them without mercy," said Dean Wang Yundi of the Luoyue Division.

Vice-President Wang Lin said, "We need to inform the city lord. The Four Divisions Competition is approaching, and we cannot afford any chaos."

At this moment, Lin Feng had already returned to his residence. He naturally didn't know what these academy powerhouses were discussing, nor did he know that because of this incident, Jialan City would soon be filled with hidden turmoil.

After returning, Lin Feng couldn't sleep. He kept sensing the Nine Emperors' avatar, which was now floating in his dantian. The might of the Sacred Emperor was vast, and Lin Feng tried to communicate with the Nine Emperors' avatar but failed.

"I need to find the remnants of the Nine Emperors' souls to communicate with the Nine Emperors' avatar. Next, I will try to find the remnants of the Nine Emperors' souls. Even if I can't find all of them, just a few would be terrifying enough."

Each of the Nine Emperors' avatars possessed incomprehensible power. Activating any one of them would grant him a heaven-defying ability. Lin Feng was naturally very excited about this.

Time flew by, and soon it was the day of the Four Divisions Competition.

On this day, the inner courtyard's martial arts arena of the Jialan Academy was bustling with activity.

A total of 2,300 inner courtyard students had registered to participate in this competition.

Of course, there were still a few hundred who hadn't registered, mostly because they were on external training and hadn't returned in time.

This included Huo Xuanyi, who had gone off somewhere. Lin Feng wasn't surprised that he hadn't returned, as Huo Xuanyi had been away from the academy for over a year before returning, always on external training.

The Four Divisions Competition was a very important event for the Jialan Academy, presided over by Vice-President Wang Lin. Additionally, the deans and vice-deans of the four major divisions were all present to observe the students' cultivation and potential.

"Junior Brother, do you see that? That's the dean of our Changhe Division, Sun Tiantu," Gongsun Changge pointed to an old man on the main stage.

Lin Feng's heart stirred. He had long heard of Sun Tiantu's great name, one of the three high-level spirit array masters in the Zhenwu Kingdom.

His research on arrays was truly extraordinary.

"It seems the dean is taking this Four Divisions Competition very seriously, to have returned from elsewhere," Lin Feng said.

"Indeed, it's a competition held every three years," Gongsun Changge said.

"Ladies and gentlemen, the Four Divisions Competition is about to begin. This competition consists of a challenge round and a points round. You can challenge any student in the top 100. If you defeat them, you can take their place in the top 100. After the challenge round, there will be a points round, where participants will face off in pairs, and the winners will advance. Now, let's begin the first round of the challenge!"

"I challenge Dong Xuan from the Changhe Division," a student leaped onto the stage. This student was named Zhang Di, who was said to have recently had a great encounter, greatly improving his cultivation.

Dong Xuan, being challenged, looked rather displeased.

Dong Xuan was one of the nine students from the Changhe Division in the top 100, ranked 97th, and his strength was considerable.

"Junior Brother Zhang, please," Dong Xuan bowed, and the two began their battle on the stage.

Zhang Di was a student of the Ziguang Division, and the Ziguang Division students cheered for him, while the Changhe Division students cheered for Dong Xuan.

Gongsun Changge sighed, "Among the four major divisions, our Changhe Division is the weakest. In the top rankings, we only have nine students. Apart from me and Senior Sister Xiao, who are ranked relatively high, the others are ranked lower. Recently, no outstanding students have emerged, so our ranking in this Four Divisions Competition might be even worse than last time."

Lin Feng said, "Many think that the path of the sword is a minor path, but they don't realize that all paths in the world lead to the same destination. As long as one reaches the peak, they can unleash tremendous power."

"Few people can see through things as clearly as you, Junior Brother," Gongsun Changge said.

On the stage, Dong Xuan and Zhang Di fought for over a hundred rounds. Dong Xuan was hit in the abdomen by Zhang Di's punch, his true qi scattered, and he lost the ability to fight.

"Thank you for letting me win," Zhang Di smiled, his eyes raised in the posture of a victor. Dong Xuan, defeated, looked extremely gloomy, bowed, and walked off the stage.

"Senior Brother, Senior Sister, I have disgraced the Changhe Division," Dong Xuan said apologetically.

Xiao Yafei said, "Junior Brother, don't take it to heart. Victory and defeat are common in battles."

Gongsun Changge also said, "That's right, and you are about to break through to the Martial Master realm. When that happens, you will soar to new heights."

"I will work hard," Dong Xuan clenched his fist and stepped back.

More students kept challenging the top 100, but most of them failed. It was rare to successfully defeat a top 100 expert.

At this moment, Bai Yilong leaped onto the stage. Bai Yilong was at the Martial Master realm and ranked 47th in the inner courtyard. His appearance caused a huge stir. His cold gaze swept over the Changhe Division, lingering on Lin Feng's face for a moment, revealing a sinister look, then moved to Gongsun Changge beside Lin Feng. Bai Yilong said, "Gongsun Changge, I challenge you. Dare you come up and fight?"

"Boom." Instantly, the surrounding cheers were deafening. No one expected Bai Yilong to challenge Gongsun Changge, who was ranked 19th in the inner courtyard. This was definitely a match of equals.

"Why fear a battle?" Gongsun Changge was slightly stunned but then revealed a cold smile, leaped out, and came onto the stage.